Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B93 · Solihull
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Dorridge recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 56 and 51 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Dorridge has more Burglary (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 51 vs 56 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Dorridge had more Burglary. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 56).